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AV12 LZJ

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,888 mi
Last recorded133,888 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 133,888 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 133,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 130,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 121,613 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2023 114,203 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 110,386 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 101,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 97,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock guide worn

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2020 97,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock guide worn

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2019 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 63,573 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 49,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 22,505 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 9,244 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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AV12 LZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 114,091 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV12 LZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV12 LZJ registered?

AV12 LZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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